Here at Vita Health Group we are excited to have been given the opportunity by Health Education England and the University of Sheffield to submit applications for two funded places on the Post Graduate Certificate in Low Intensity Psychological Interventions.

This is a 9-month course starting in October 2021 (date to be confirmed). This will require University attendance 1-2 days per week, the logistics of such attendance will be discussed with your line manager if you are successful at interview. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, although the initial delivery of the course may be remote, applicants must be able to attend the University in person, as this may change.

The PGcert meets the national competencies for IAPT psychological wellbeing practitioners and is a mandatory requirement for newly qualified PWP’s. The course consists of units on the following themes
1. Low Intensity Psychological Interventions for Mental Health
2. Values, Diversity and Context.

Assessment methods include essays, case studies, seminar presentations, literature review and recorded clinical simulations.  You are also required to submit practice supervision and clinical hours records. 

Skills and Experience:

Essential:

• Undergraduate degree or above (or evidence of ability to study successfully at level 6/ third year of undergraduate study)
• Currently employed in a clinical role working within our Mental Health Service
• Two years mental health working experience, including voluntary work or expertise gained by experience of mental health problems
• Able to complete 80 hours of clinical patient contact during training subject to the course requirements
• Able to complete 40 hours of clinical supervision during training subject to the course requirements
• Able to attend University of Sheffield if required
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Desirable:

• Previous experience working with vulnerable people.

Please include a covering letter with your application, as to why you think you are suitable for this position.

Candidates will be contacted by Emily Vaughan, Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner upon receipt of applications to discuss in more detail. Please note, if successful at first stage of interview, you will be required to attend a second interview at the University of Sheffield.

Successful Vita interview candidates must be available for University of Sheffield interviews on 26th August 2021

Any data which you share with us throughout the hiring process will be stored securely within the UK, and is accessible only by staff who require it. Should your application be unsuccessful, your data will be securely destroyed after 6 months.

Vita Health Group is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We are committed to supporting wellbeing for all employees and are associated with the MINDFUL EMPLOYER Charter for Employers who are Positive About Mental Health.

Unfortunately, Vita Health Group are unable to reimburse any expenses incurred by the successful candidate for attending this course.

Please note that the closing date for all applications is 5pm Sunday 8th August

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